What’s Happening

AMC Selling Movie Style Popcorn At Walmart!

Get ready to get your cravings met, just in time for the Academy Awards March 12! Movie powerhouse AMC is working with Walmart to launch a line of Microwave popcorn products. Three  different AMC Popcorn flavors will be available starting March 11. Enjoy classic butter, extra butter, and lightly salted flavors. You will be able to enjoy the fresh made popcorn in your own home and can be bought…


Trout Season Begins Today!

 Today marks the beginning of Missouri’s catch and keep trout season! There is nothing like he taste of freshly caught trout with a little lemon! Wanna fish? You may purchase a trout tag which is good at all state parks. Bennett Spring State Park, Montauk State Park, and Roaring River State. Trout Tag prices:  Adults $4.00 for a daily pass, and Kids 15 and under $3.00 per daily pass. Need more…


It's Pothole Filling Season!

Look for Modot crews to be working the roads, filling in potholes around the state, weather permitting! Potholes form after warm days and cold nights.  Moisture from rain and snow seeps into cracks and joints in the pavement.  The frozen water then expands and causes the  pavement to buckle, bulge and bend thus breaking the pavement. Watch for Modot crews and "give them a brake" and please scoot…


Get A FREE Gift Card When You Get A Covid Booster Shot!

 Starting tomorrow, March 1, the Springfield Greene County Health Department will offer you a $50 GC to anyone needing a COVID-19 Vax or a booster shot! This offer is while supplies last and is first come, first served. In order to get the Gift Card you must show a photo ID. Need more info or where clinics are located?  Go to the Vax Map HERE


Free Pancakes Today-February 28- at IHOP!

Today is "National Pancake Day" . . . yes, AGAIN.  This is the one that IHOP is recognizing, by offering a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. Here is how to get yours- Dine-in at IHOP and order a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes between 7 am and 7 pm today (February 28) at participating IHOP locations. IHOP has more than 1,700 restaurants in the U.S.


Road Resurfacing Work North of Springfield!

Expect some road closures and detours at several locations just north of Springfield, Missouri this week! Modot indicated that these routes will get resurfacing work done soon: Benton/Hickory County Route VV between Missouri Route 7 to a point approximately one mile south of Benton County Route AA in Hickory County north of Cross Timbers Benton County Route AA between U.S. Route 65 and Missouri…


9-11 Dispatchers Are Needed!

Looking for a job? Become a 9-11 Dispatcher! This Friday you can go through the "open house" at the Greene County Public Safety Center and see what dispatchers actually do and view the facility. Currently the Greene county 9-11 dispatch staff is down almost 20 people.  You can apply starting this Friday, March 3, look for the job posting at springfieldmo.gov/jobs. The job title is 911…


The Daytona 5-Hundy - The Days of Thunder NASCAR Podcast

The NASCAR season has offically kicked off with another wild race at Daytona. Lots of news from the garage, including the OG Rowdy making his return, Kevin Harvick sets a new record, changes to Auto Club, and more! Facebook Page Streaming Options  


Family Fun Activities THIS Weekend!

Weekend Update for February 24-26 FRIDAY Lawn and Garden Show at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 9 am- 6pm. Ticket prices $5.00 at the Door 9 am- 6pm Fryday Nyte Ryde 6:30-7:30 at 5010 S. State Highway FF in Battlefield. FREE SATURDAY Lawn and Garden Show at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 9 am- 5pm. Ticket prices $5.00 at the Door 9 am- 6pm   Sunday open 9 am- 4pm Free CPR training 2750 W Kearney St,…


Silver Dollar City Opens For Spring Break!

With springtime officially around the corner, spring break will be here soon!  No plans? Silver Dollar City to the rescue! Silver Dollar City will open March 11 with coaster rides, music, entertainment, great food, and fun! Don't miss out! This is the last year for you to ride Silver Dollar City's iconic roller coaster "Fire in the Hole!" Need info? Go HERE